Onion Rouge de Huy - organic seeds

Red Onion of Huy - Organic Seeds

This old regional variety features a dark red bulb, round and slightly flattened. Known for its vigorous and hardy nature, this onion thrives in various conditions, making it an excellent addition to any garden.

Sowing Advice for Successful Onion Cultivation

• Sowing time: Sow directly in the ground from March to April.
• Spacing: Space rows approximately 25 cm apart.
• Covering: Lightly cover the seeds, about 1 cm deep.
• Thinning: Thin the seedlings to about 8 cm after 2.5 months and again to 10 cm after a few more weeks.
• Green shoots: Don’t discard the green shoots, they’re delicious in salads.

Maintenance Tips

• Soil: Opt for a loose, well-drained soil and a sunny location.
• Weeding: Regular weeding is essential, especially during the early stages of growth.
• Watering: Water moderately in the beginning and only during severe drought later.

Diseases

• Onions are especially susceptible to downy mildew.
• Prevention: Apply well-rotted manure and regularly spray with horsetail extract.
• Onions thrive in a light, fertile soil with good drainage. Avoid wet soil and ensure plenty of sunlight.

Harvesting

• Harvest period: From late July to September.
• Encouraging ripening: Bend the stems in August to stop the growth.
• Storage: Allow the onions to rest on the soil for 48 hours in dry weather, then store them in a dry, well-ventilated area (for example, hanging them). They can be stored for several months this way.

Companion Planting

• Good companions for onions include carrots (which act as a repellent against onion flies), tomatoes, beets, lettuce, and strawberries.
• Avoid leguminous plants and others that add nitrogen to the soil.

Health Benefits

• Onions are a nutritious vegetable with a wide range of health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and cardiovascular effects.